A landscape is only ever as good as the thinking that went into it — and the care that follows.
We work on residential gardens, commercial grounds and new-build packages across Franklin. The scope changes; the standard does not. Every project gets the same single point of contact, the same clear programme, and the same finish quality.
We care about the long view. The planting plan, the drainage, the retaining wall — they all have to still be working in ten years. That's what separates a landscape we're proud of from a landscape that photographs well on handover day.
Residential & Commercial Expertise.
Start-to-Finish Project Management.
Trusted by Builders & Homeowners.
100% Local & Family-Owned.
What we do, and
how we do it.
Seven disciplines, one team. We design the whole picture first so the parts don't fight each other — then build and maintain what we've planned.
Landscape Design
Considered design for the way you actually want to live outdoors — sloped or flat, residential or commercial.
Hardscaping & Paving
Driveways, paths, patios, retaining walls — the structural landscape, built to last.
Decks & Pergolas
Custom-built outdoor rooms — decks, pergolas, shade structures — in the materials that suit the house.
Fencing & Gates
Privacy, security and aesthetics resolved in a single considered brief.
Gardens & Planting
Planting plans that suit your climate — ornamental, edible, regenerative.
Lawns & Grass
Natural turf, synthetic grass, or roll-on lawn — specified for how the space gets used.
Maintenance & Property Care
Scheduled care that keeps the landscape resolved — for homes, commercial sites and building companies.
Earthworks & New Builds
Site preparation, grading and drainage — and full landscape packages for new-build homes.
Four stages,
start to finish.
No subcontracted mystery. One project manager, one programme, one standard — from the first site visit through to the ongoing care of the finished garden.
Consultation
A no-obligation site visit to understand how you want to live outdoors, the constraints of the site, and the budget we're working within.
Design & Planning
We translate the brief into a considered plan — materials, planting, levels and staging — so nothing is improvised on site.
Build & Install
Our in-house team executes the build with a single point of contact. One project manager, one quality standard, start to finish.
Ongoing Care
Hand-back with a practical maintenance plan — or let us hold the reins with a scheduled care programme that keeps the landscape resolved year after year.
Started with a station wagon.Built on trust.
ALCO began in 2022 — one man, one station wagon, and a belief that outdoor spaces deserve the same care as the homes they surround.
Today we're a team of four serving homeowners, builders and commercial clients across Franklin and the wider Auckland region. Our work is guided by three things: integrity in how we communicate, precision in how we build, and a long-view respect for the land we shape.
Founder & Principal
Bradley Taylor
Leading ALCO since 2022 · team of 4
Real clients,
real Franklin homes.
The testimonials below are taken verbatim from homeowners and commercial clients we've worked with across Auckland.
Bradley and his team were excellent to deal with. They were quick to respond, precise in their work, and gave advice on what would work and what wouldn't. Their quality of work is excellent. Highly recommend them for your landscaping needs.
Bradley and the ALCO team are very fun and easy to work with, systematic, and goal-oriented. They have definitely carried out their 'A' game in transforming our open space and exceeded our expectations.
The ALCO team did a superb job of the paving and riverstones on both sides of the house. The whole process from my initial query, to quoting and the job being completed was seamless with good communication.
ALCO completed a significant tidy of my garden. Good value, lovely guys, really high-quality work and would totally have them back and recommend them to others.
Book a no-obligation consultation
Tell us about the
space you have in mind.
A free site visit, an honest quote, and a clear plan. No upsell, no mystery — just a conversation about what the space could become.